After the magazine stopped being published in Turkey, he continued as a columnist for 46 Magazine. Akgül is a regular arts and music columnist for Turkish newspaper Vatan. Akgül is an eager short story writer and is working on publishing a collection of short stories. In the beginning of 2016 Akgül released his first solo single "İstemem Söz Sevmeni" under his own label 06 Records in cooperation with EMI - Universal Music Turkey. Akgül starred in the Turkish production of The Little Prince at the Zorlu Performance Centre. He played one of the lead roles, the Pilot. Discography Studio albums (with maNga) 2004: maNga 2006: maNga+ 2009: Şehr-i Hüzün 2010: We Could Be the Same (EP) 2012: e-akustik 2014: Işıkları Söndürseler Bile Studio albums (solo) 2017: Yürüyorum İçimde Singles 2016: İstemem Söz Sevmeni 2016: Dırdır (feat. Pascal Nouma) 2018: Efsaneyiz (feat. Fatma Turgut) 2020: 100 kere 23 Nisan (with İskender Paydaş and Nilüfer Children's Choir) Awards Akgül and maNga have won over 200 world recognized awards in over 25 countries. 2002 - “Sing Your Song”: Runner-Up Prize (Kal Yanımda) 2005 - Golden Butterfly Awards: The Best New Band (Bir Kadın Çizeceksin) 2006 – “Bir Kadın Çizeceksin” was included in the soundtrack of FIFA 2006 - MÜ-YAP Music Industry Awards: Golden Record Award 2006 - Our Future Magazine: Best Band 2006 - Jetix TV Awards: Best Band 2006 - Beyaz Show Oscars: Best Performance 2006 - Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Awards: Best New Band (Bir Kadın Çizeceksin) 2006 - Popsay Awards: Best Rock and Alternative Band 2006 - Popsay Awards: Best Music Video (Bir Kadın Çizeceksin) 2007 - Radio Boğaziçi: Best Animation Music Video (Yalan) 2007 - Kanaltürk Award Ceremony: Best Band 2007 - Kanaltürk Award Ceremony: Best Music Video (Bir Kadın Çizeceksin) 2007 - Yıldız Technical University: Best Band Award 2009 - Yıldız Technical University: Best Band Award 2009 – Best Band in Balkan Music Awards 2009 - MTV Europe The Best Band of The Year 2009 - 13. İstanbul FM Golden Awards: Best Band 2009 - Pal FM Best Awards: Best live Performance 2009 - Pal FM Best Awards: Best Song (Dünyanın Sonuna Doğmuşum) 2009 - 17. İTÜ EMOS Success Awards: Most Successful Band of the Year 2010 - 16. Kral Music Awards: Best Band 2010 - 55. Eurovision Song Contest: Runner-up Prize (We Could Be The Same) 2011 - Balkan Music Awards: Best Band of Balkans 2012